mikaela ruth

Interior Design by Pamala Deikel Design Photos by Paul Rollis
Hot tub - large farmhouse backyard wood, concrete and rectangular hot tub idea in San Francisco

Inspiration for a timeless rooftop rooftop deck remodel in Chicago with no cover

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea

Spin Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard deck remodel in Portland with a roof extension and a fireplace

Virtuance.com, build in area for coats and doggie wash designed with ceramic tile finishes.
Example of a cottage laundry room design in Denver with white cabinets and shaker cabinets

Example of a mid-sized mountain style backyard concrete patio design in Salt Lake City with no cover and a fireplace

Urban l-shaped concrete floor kitchen photo in Portland with stainless steel appliances, red walls, an island, stainless steel cabinets, an undermount sink and red backsplash

Benjamin Hill Photography
Huge urban brown floor and concrete floor home bar photo in Houston with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Photography by Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a mid-sized farmhouse stone porch container garden design in Richmond with a roof extension.

Perfect for exercise or entertaining, this compact plunge pool tucks neatly behind the house in this urban Toronto yard. Underwater benches flanking the walk-in steps invite lounging, while a sheer descent waterfall adds drama to the raised ledgerock feature wall. Directly below is a powerful Badu Jet for lap swimming. The owners also use it for paddle practice in a kayak. The natural pond-look of the dark grey Armourcoat interior offers a pleasing contrast to the Wiarton flagstone coping and deck. (9 x 18, rectangular)

Anna Dilthey, Allain Vasquez, O+ L building proejcts LLC
Example of a trendy rectangular pool design in Los Angeles

Custom built brick Georgian Style Home
Front door - traditional front door idea in Atlanta

marta hansen
Farmhouse white two-story exterior home photo in DC Metro

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Houston with dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and beaded inset cabinets

Example of a trendy patio design in Los Angeles with no cover

Full Circle Design, Jeffrey Howard
Inspiration for a contemporary drought-tolerant front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego.

Example of a trendy three-story mixed siding house exterior design in Seattle

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography